Kosher diet
Kosher Diet
The Kosher diet (pronunciation: /ˈkoʊʃər/), also known as Kashrut (pronunciation: /kɑːʃˈruːt/), is a set of dietary laws derived from the Jewish law or Halakha. The term "kosher" originates from the Hebrew word "kasher" (pronunciation: /ˈkɑːʃər/), which means "fit" or "proper".
Etymology
The term "kosher" is derived from the Hebrew word "kasher", which means "fit" or "proper". The term "kashrut" is derived from the Hebrew root "Kaf-Shin-Reish", signifying fit, proper, or correct.
Definition
A Kosher diet is a dietary regimen that follows the laws of kashrut, which dictate what is permissible to eat and how food must be prepared according to Jewish law. This includes rules about the types of animals that can be eaten, how they must be slaughtered, and the separation of dairy and meat products.
Related Terms
- Kashrut: The body of Jewish law dealing with what foods can and cannot be eaten and how those foods must be prepared and eaten.
- Halakha: Jewish law, which includes laws related to the kosher diet.
- Shechita: The ritual slaughter of mammals and birds for food according to Jewish law.
- Pareve: Food that is neither meat nor dairy, including fish, eggs, and plant-based foods.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kosher diet
- Wikipedia's article - Kosher diet
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